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The Geopolitics of China-Israel Trade and Investment

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 19:38
Insights from Tomer Fadlon.

Explaining the Philippines’ Defeat in the UN Security Council Election

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 19:28
The country's loss to Kyrgyzstan points to shifting coalitions within the U.N. and exposes the limits of alliance politics in multilateral settings.

What to Make of the Emergence of a Russia-Taliban Security Alliance

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 16:57
While the agreement may serve the immediate security interests of both parties, it also has the potential to alter regional geopolitical dynamics.

China’s ‘Special Mission’ Aircraft Boom

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 16:47
The Chinese military is fielding an increasingly broad range of “special mission” aircraft, which have advanced in both quantity and quality over the past decade.

Why Was Xi Jinping in North Korea?

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 15:30
The seven-year gap since Xi’s previous visit to North Korea suggests a cooling in bilateral relations. What does it mean that he made the trip to Pyongyang at last?

How Tuvalu Is Rewriting the Rules of Statehood

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 15:04
As rising seas threaten its territory, the Pacific nation is leading an unprecedented effort to ensure sovereignty can survive climate change.

Climate Change and the Future of Central Asia-South Asia Connectivity 

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 14:34
The region’s ambitious connectivity and energy projects were conceived in a different climatic reality.

Bangladesh’s Myanmar Border Challenge Is No Longer Just About the Rohingya

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 14:11
Bangladeshis are being abducted and killed by the Arakan Army, the de facto authority in areas along the border. But Dhaka can’t use official channels to talk to a non-state actor.

Why Modi’s Great Nicobar Project is a Recipe for Disaster

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 11:39
It will open the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to loot and plunder. It involves felling 15 million trees and encroaching upon the land of the reclusive Shompen tribals.

Why UMNO is the Biggest Beneficiary of Malaysia’s PAS-Bersatu Divorce

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 07:15
The fracturing of the opposition camp could give Malaysia's grand old party a springboard back to federal prominence.

Why the Indo-Pacific Trade Hinges on East Africa

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 06:54
The region's ports, sea lanes, and gas fields have become an important part of geopolitical competition, from the Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Says She Will Meet Myanmar Opposition Groups Soon

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 06:25
The announcement comes as ASEAN member states move to normalize their relations with the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.

Philippines Urges China to Remove ‘Movable Platform’ at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 05:59
The country's coast guard said that the structure, which first appeared on satellite images on May 25, may be supporting unauthorized marine research.

Patent Trolls and What’s Next in Tech Competition with China

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:56
The country's share of global patent filings has grown rapidly in recent years, part of a deliberate strategy to make IP and patents a new tool of economic competition.  

Why the India-Oman CEPA is Special

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 17:36
Much of Oman’s coastline lies outside the Strait of Hormuz. With CEPA kicking in on June 1, India will be looking to benefit from the agreement and Oman’s geography.

What the Hormuz Energy Crisis is Teaching Taiwan About Marine Insurance

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 16:53
Taipei’s energy supply is secured for now, but it faces a separate concern of whether insurers will cover the ships that are needed to deliver it.

Democratizing Technology: India Stack 3.0 and the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:53
Dr. Pramod Varma joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.

Australia-Germany 2+2 Ministerial Highlights an Expanding Network of Partners

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:38
Canberra likely hopes that its relationship with Berlin will come to hold a similar importance as those with Washington, London, and Tokyo.

A Death in Detention Puts Tajikistan’s Police on Trial

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:18
Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with torture.

Ethnic Restaurants and Immigrant Entrepreneurs Facing Crisis Under Japan’s New Visa Rules

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 13:55
While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter genuine entrepreneurs. 

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